Cirque du Solrock: deadfox081 vs. Son_of_Shadoo! (4 vs 4 Doubles)

[Dummy007]

Rules:
4 vs 4 Doubles
3 Day DQ
2 Recoveries/3 Chills
Switch = KO
1 Ability
NO! ITEMS! EVERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!

deadfox081's Pokemon

Chandelure* [Flicka] (M)
Nature: Calm

Stats:
HP: 90
Energy: 100
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 6
SpD: Rank 4 (+)
Spe: 80
Boosts: none
Other: none

Rhyhorn [Staba] (M)
Nature: Adamant

Stats:
HP: 18
Energy: 40
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 2
Spe: 25
Boosts: none
Other: Paralyzed (5%), Severely Confused (3 actions)

Son_of_Shadoo's Pokemon

Duclohm (Spiffy) (F)
Nature: Modest

Stats:
HP: 15
Energy: 30
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4(+)
SpD: Rank 2
Spe: 60
Boosts: none
Other: none

Arghonaut (Eoleo)(M)
Nature: Adamant

Stats:
HP: 110
Energy: 100
Atk: Rank 5(+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2(-)
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 75
Boosts: none
Other: none

Round 6 Begin!

(Pardon any calcing errors this round; for some reason, the calculator in Google Docs is denying me access, so all these are hand-done.)

As Eoleo and Flicka enter the field, it occurs to the surrounding audience that each trainer is now down to their last two Pokemon! Finally this match is half-over! Actually, it’s five-eighths over, as Eoleo wastes no time in Aqua Jetting Staba! The force of the water is too much for Staba’s tough exterior, and he faints! Flicka, seeking revenge for his fallen comrade, uses a Will-O-Wisp on Eoleo. The cryptic flames connect, burning the seasoned seafarer! However, he soon has reason to be jolly again, since Spiffy brought along its awesome heal bell. To the dismay of all schoolchildren in the audience, the bell chimes, removing Eoleo’s burn while also sending 40% of the audience back to class. Son_of_Shadoo, seriously, go find yourself a lawyer. You’re gonna need one.

Now it’s Flicka’s turn for revenge. Conjuring up his mightiest Shadow Ball, the mystic chandelier beats the snot out of Spiffy. To S_o_S’s dismay (and the Puppetmaster’s enjoyment), Spiffy faints! Eoleo looks ticked at both Flicka, for decimating his crewmate, and his own trainer, for ultimately costing them thousands of dollars in legal fees (which will obviously be taken from his pirate booty). He wants to save as much money as possible, so he hires the nicest substitute he can find for the kids’ teacher in hopes that the sub will let the kids go back to the circus. The ploy works, refilling the stands and saving S_o_S from an impoverished future.

That’s not the only thing it does, though. It also defends Eoleo from Flicka’s Will-O-Wisp, leaving the pirate captain unharmed. Eoleo yawns as his opponent futilely attempts to burn him, and the yawn is contagious; Flicka looks like he’s going to fall asleep in three actions.

The Puppetmaster moves out into the light again, ready with his 999-sided die. Praying for something useful, he tosses the die high into the air and lets it fall gently back to the ground. The roll comes up 588. The Puppetmaster smirks; he gets do something, although it's completely pointless. He pulls out his trusty flamethrower (Rank 3 SpA) and blasts away at the two Pokemon. Unfortunately, the attack is largely ineffective, dealing only 6 damage to Eoleo's Substitute and activating Flicka's Flash Fire. The Puppetmaster slinks back to the shadows. At least Flash Fire will cause additional damage...

End Round 6

deadfox081's Pokemon

Chandelure* [Flicka] (M)
Nature: Calm

Stats:
HP: 90
Energy: 81
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 6
SpD: Rank 4 (+)
Spe: 80
Boosts: none
Other: Flash Fire activated, Yawned (3 actions)

Rhyhorn [Staba] (M)
Nature: Adamant

Stats:
HP: KO (Eoleo)
Energy: 40
Atk: Rank 4 (+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 1 (-)
SpD: Rank 2
Spe: 25
Boosts: none
Other: none

Son_of_Shadoo's Pokemon

Duclohm (Spiffy) (F)
Nature: Modest

Stats:
HP: KO (Flicka)
Energy: 30
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 4(+)
SpD: Rank 2
Spe: 60
Boosts: none
Other: none

Arghonaut (Eoleo)(M)
Nature: Adamant

Stats:
HP: 85
Energy: 69
Atk: Rank 5(+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2(-)
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 75
Boosts: none
Other: 19% Substitute

Just the Facts

Aqua Jet Rhyhorn (Arghonaut) [Success] Damage: 24 Energy Cost: 2 –Rhyhorn fainted!
Will-O-Wisp Arghonaut (Chandelure) [Success] Energy Cost: 7
Heal Bell (Duclohm) [Success] Energy Cost: 9
Drill Run Duclohm (Rhyhorn) [Failed]

Shadow Ball Duclohm (Chandelure) [Success] Damage: 17 Energy Cost: 5 –Duclohm fainted!
25% Substitute (Arghonaut) [Success] Energy Cost: 22
Hydro Pump Chandelure (Duclohm) [Failed]
Drill Run Duclohm (Rhyhorn) [Failed]

Will-O-Wisp Arghonaut (Chandelure) [Failed] Energy Cost: 7
Yawn Chandelure (Arghonaut) [Success] Energy Cost: 7 –Chandelure will fall asleep in 3 actions!
Hydro Pump Chandelure (Duclohm) [Failed]
Drill Run Duclohm (Rhyhorn) [Failed]

The battle approaches its conclusion. Son_of_Shadoo, lights, camera, actions!

 

[Son_of_Shadoo]

And now it's mano a mano! That should make for quite a show! Deadfox, however this turns out, you've been a great opponent!

Eoleo, Bulk Up, Waterfall, Recover. If Flicka breaks your sub, replace that action with Substitute (25%) and slide actions backwards.

 

[deadfox081]

Taunt > Energy Ball > Shadow Ball

 

[Dummy007]

Rules:
4 vs 4 Doubles
3 Day DQ
2 Recoveries/3 Chills
Switch = KO
1 Ability
NO! ITEMS! EVERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!

deadfox081's Pokemon

Chandelure* [Flicka] (M)
Nature: Calm

Stats:
HP: 90
Energy: 81
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 6
SpD: Rank 4 (+)
Spe: 80
Boosts: none
Other: Flash Fire activated, Yawned (3 actions)

Son_of_Shadoo's Pokemon

Arghonaut (Eoleo)(M)
Nature: Adamant

Stats:
HP: 85
Energy: 69
Atk: Rank 5(+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2(-)
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 75
Boosts: none
Other: 19% Substitute

Round 7 Begin!

What was once a double battle has now turned into a singles battle! Both trainers are anxious for this to end, since they get 3 TC for participating and all. Flicka opens the round by shouting insults at Eoleo's Substitute. Substitutes may be durable and status-resistant, but they certainly aren't soundproof, meaning Eoleo hears every word. Flicka's Taunt is successful, leaving Eoleo unable to Bulk Up; his fighter's spirit compels him to fight like a man.

Flicka is feeling good and blasts Eoleo's Substitute with an Energy Ball. The Sub holds on with a meager 2 HP, giving Eoleo all the time he needs to pull off a successful Waterfall. Flicka recoils from the shock, and Eoleo gives a hearty laugh.

Flicka isn't finished yet, though. Using his mighty Shadow Ball, he annihilates whatever remained of Eoleo's Substitute. Eoleo looks less confident now and attempts to create another Substitute; however, he resists the temptation, thinking back on that Taunt two actions ago. His sailor's pride is at stake!

The Puppetmaster returns to the field with his 999-sided die. Rolling it again, he gets 136. He slinks back into the shadows while Eoleo and Flicka watch, waiting in anticipation. Suddenly the room flips over, though both Pokemon remain where they are. Eoleo looks up, only to see his trainer apparently standing on the ceiling! From Son_of_Shadoo's perspective, however, Eoleo is still where he was, a few feet in front of him. Both trainers realize what's happened: The Puppetmaster has tricked the Pokemon into thinking that the room's gravity has been altered so that they're standing on the ceiling. It looks like Eoleo will be moving first next turn, since he has a keener sense of direction from being on the sea so much.

Now it's time for that Yawn to kick in. Flicka falls into a light sleep, meaning he'll be napping for one action. That was anticlimactic.

End Round 7

deadfox081's Pokemon

Chandelure* [Flicka] (M)
Nature: Calm

Stats:
HP: 68
Energy: 60
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 6
SpD: Rank 4 (+)
Spe: 80
Boosts: none
Other: Flash Fire activated, Asleep (1 action)

Son_of_Shadoo's Pokemon

Arghonaut (Eoleo)(M)
Nature: Adamant

Stats:
HP: 85
Energy: 57
Atk: Rank 5(+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2(-)
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 75
Boosts: none
Other: Taunted (3 actions)

Just the Facts

Taunt (Chandelure) [Success] Energy Cost: 10
Bulk Up (Arghonaut) [Failed] Energy Cost: 7

Energy Ball (Chandelure) [Success] Damage: 17 Energy Cost: 6 –Sub now has 2 HP
Waterfall (Arghonaut) [Success] Damage: 22 Energy Cost: 5

Shadow Ball (Chandelure) [Success] Damage: enough to break the Sub Energy Cost: 5
25% Substitute (Arghonaut) [Failed]

It occurred to me while reffing this round that each Pokemon should only have 1 ability active. Since none were specified for four of the Pokemon, I'm calling Staba's Rock Head, Flicka's Flash Fire, Eoleo's Unaware, and Spiffy's Shield Dust. Hope you guys are okay with that. Anyway, Trick Room will be active next turn. deadfox, your move.

 

[Son_of_Shadoo]

FUCKING TAUNT! Gah, I looked at his moves too, I just glossed over it...

Waterfall >>> Rock Slide (use the Circus crates etc, that should work, pretty sure I've seen it work before) >>> Waterfall.

Not much else we can do :/

 

[deadfox081]

I don't believe that Eoleo should still have to spend the energy on moves he couldn't perform due to Taunt. At least I've never reffed it that way.

Anyway..

Will-O-Wisp > Energy Ball > Shadow Ball
Sub Will-O-Wisp for Shadow Ball if he's not burned at that stage

 

[Dummy007]

(One note before this round: I kind of forgot to activate Yawn at the end of the last turn. I would have asked you to redo your actions, but...you'll see.)

Rules:
4 vs 4 Doubles
3 Day DQ
2 Recoveries/3 Chills
Switch = KO
1 Ability
NO! ITEMS! EVERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!

deadfox081's Pokemon

Chandelure* [Flicka] (M)
Nature: Calm

Stats:
HP: 68
Energy: 60
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 6
SpD: Rank 4 (+)
Spe: 80
Boosts: none
Other: Flash Fire activated, Asleep (1 action)

Son_of_Shadoo's Pokemon

Arghonaut (Eoleo)(M)
Nature: Adamant

Stats:
HP: 85
Energy: 57
Atk: Rank 5(+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2(-)
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 75
Boosts: none
Other: Taunted (3 actions)

Round 8 Begin!

While Flicka is off taking a nap, Eoleo decides to smash the chandelier with another Waterfall. Although Flicka is asleep, the attack strikes with so much force that he would have flinched if he'd been awake. This battle is beginning to look a bit one-sided. Seriously, the Trick Room is making everything look one-dimensional.

Now comes the part where Eoleo seriously screws up the entire match. Picking up a bunch of crates (by grabbing them off the ceiling), he uses a makeshift Rock Slide on Flicka. Three of the crates smash, revealing three Pokemon: one is one of our acrobats, a Gliscor; one is one of our tower-building Donphan; and the last is our sad clown, Conkeldurr. Each one of them is glad to be free, but they also want to exact some revenge. Since they can't attack me or the Puppetmaster, they have to take it out on Eoleo and Flicka. A few swift rolls of the RNG later, and it's determined what will happen: Gliscor will Acrobatics Flicka, Donphan will Body Slam Flicka, and Conkeldurr will Hammer Arm Eoleo, since that's what Conkeldurr does for the audience anyway. (All calcs were run using neutral natures; Acrobatics was calced without a burden.) The three Pokemon attack, leaving their marks as they go. Acrobatics does 14 damage to Flicka, Body Slam passes right through Flicka, much to Donphan's dismay, and Hammer Arm does 16 damage to Eoleo. The three Pokemon then storm out of the arena. Flicka wakes up from all the ruckus and instinctively shoots an Energy Ball at Eoleo.

Eoleo then decides that enough is enough. Gathering all his strength into one fist, he connects head-on with Flicka with a Waterfall. The amount of water coming from the attack puts Flicka's flames out; he collapses into a steaming metal frame as the Puppetmaster looks on with glee. Flicka fainted! Eoleo respectfully picks up Flicka's frame and returns it to deadfox. "'e was a fighter," the octopirate speaks with reverence. As deadfox returns Flicka to his Poke Ball and the Puppetmaster calls off the Trick Room, the stands erupt into cheers: Son_of_Shadoo wins!

End Round 8

deadfox081's Pokemon

Chandelure* [Flicka] (M)
Nature: Calm

Stats:
HP: KO (Eoleo)
Energy: 54
Atk: Rank 1 (-)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 6
SpD: Rank 4 (+)
Spe: 80
Boosts: none
Other: none

Son_of_Shadoo's Pokemon

Arghonaut (Eoleo)(M)
Nature: Adamant

Stats:
HP: 52
Energy: 41
Atk: Rank 5(+)
Def: Rank 3
SpA: Rank 2(-)
SpD: Rank 4
Spe: 75
Boosts: none
Other: none

Just the Facts

Waterfall (Arghonaut) [Success] Damage: 22 Energy Cost: 5 -Flinches
Will-O-Wisp (Chandelure) [Flinched]

Rock Slide (Arghonaut) [Success] Damage: 18 Energy Cost: 6
Energy Ball (Chandelure) [Success] Damage: 17 Energy Cost: 6

Waterfall (Arghonaut) [Success] Damage: 22 Energy Cost: 5 –Chandelure fainted!
Will-O-Wisp (Chandelure) [Failed]

Prize Time!
-deadfox081 and Son_of_Shadoo each receive 3 TC.
-Shocta (Magneton) receives 1 EC, 2 MC, and 1 KOC.
-Flicka (Chandelure) receives 2 MC, 1 DC and 1 KOC.
-Staba (Rhyhorn) and Spiffy (Duclohm) receive 1 EC, 2 MC, 1 DC, and 1 KOC.
-Slica (Sneasel) and The Wizard (Elekid) receive 1 EC, 2 MC, and 1 DC.
-George (Lickilicky) receives 3 MC and 1 KOC.
-Eoleo (Arghonaut) receives 3 MC and 2 KOC.
-I receive 8 RC.

Good game, guys! I enjoyed playing the parts of the Ringmaster and Puppetmaster. The battle was excellent as well!

 

[Son_of_Shadoo]

WOOOOOO! GG Deadfox, that was a fantastic match! Let's play again sometime!

Dummy, thanks for reffing, I know you've been busy, so I really appreciate it, and your flavour was very fun! Way to work with the arena.